Amidst a growing number of legal challenges inspired by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education, McGuireWoods LLP has announced the formation of a new practice team. The team’s mission is to support clients who may find themselves under potential legal scrutiny relative to their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
As corporations worldwide strive to implement meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, they find themselves navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain legal landscape. The new practice team at McGuireWoods is a response to this need—the team will advise, guide and help clients mitigate legal risks associated with such initiatives.
The team’s creation is particularly timely in light of recent rulings and legal developments in the United States undermining affirmative action policy in higher education. The legal ripple effects of these rulings have begun to touch corporations, highlighting the need for skilled legal counsel in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
By providing experienced guidance, this team at McGuireWoods aims to aid their clients as they seek to balance their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the need to stay within the lines of evolving legal demands.